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FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–The second public meeting inviting residents to weigh in on what they envision for the new Vinton Library took place at the Vinton War Memorial on May 15. Assistant Roanoke County Administrator Richard Caywood, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mike Altizer, and Vinton Mayor Brad Grose briefed citizens on the progress being made... »
Vinton holds second public meeting to discuss plans for new library
VINTON–The second public meeting inviting residents to weigh in on what they envision for the new Vinton Library took place at the Vinton War Memorial on May 15. Assistant Roanoke County Administrator Richard Caywood, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mike Altizer, and Vinton Mayor Brad Grose briefed citizens on the progress being made... »
FEATURES, News Messenger, Radford News Journal 
Just a short month after 30-year owner/operator Frankie Kirk retired and closed the doors to the Radford Theatre with no one to take over operation or purchase the business, it appears the Main Street landmark is about to get a second life. According to a newly constructed Facebook page, which appeared online May 14,... »
Radford Theatre to reopen
Just a short month after 30-year owner/operator Frankie Kirk retired and closed the doors to the Radford Theatre with no one to take over operation or purchase the business, it appears the Main Street landmark is about to get a second life. According to a newly constructed Facebook page, which appeared online May 14,... »
FEATURES, News Messenger 
The Christiansburg Police Department added a little flair with a message to one of its cruisers, unveiling Wednesday a 2011 Dodge Charger cloaked in camouflage lettering and artwork depicting one of the most recognized scenes from World War II, the raising of a flag on the volcanic Japanese island of Iwo Jima, made famous... »
CPD unveils memorial police cruiser
The Christiansburg Police Department added a little flair with a message to one of its cruisers, unveiling Wednesday a 2011 Dodge Charger cloaked in camouflage lettering and artwork depicting one of the most recognized scenes from World War II, the raising of a flag on the volcanic Japanese island of Iwo Jima, made famous... »
FEATURES, Radford News Journal 
The Kiwanis Club of Radford sponsored the 56th Annual Students in Government Day on Thursday, where students from Radford High School assumed the roles of city leaders and first responders to learn more about the inner workings those roles represent. “Nell Hatcher started this 56 years ago and it’s a great experience for the... »
Creating future leaders with annual Students in Government event
The Kiwanis Club of Radford sponsored the 56th Annual Students in Government Day on Thursday, where students from Radford High School assumed the roles of city leaders and first responders to learn more about the inner workings those roles represent. “Nell Hatcher started this 56 years ago and it’s a great experience for the... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–The 2013 Vinton Relay for Life event, which began on April 19 at the William Byrd High School stadium, concluded on May 13 at the Vinton War Memorial with the Luminaria Ceremony. Normally luminaria bags are illuminated after dark at every local Relay for Life event, but the ceremony was postponed due to inclement... »
Vinton Relay for Life holds Luminaria Ceremony, Major Pruitt honored
VINTON–The 2013 Vinton Relay for Life event, which began on April 19 at the William Byrd High School stadium, concluded on May 13 at the Vinton War Memorial with the Luminaria Ceremony. Normally luminaria bags are illuminated after dark at every local Relay for Life event, but the ceremony was postponed due to inclement... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Even though South Africa residents Trevor and Denise Long hadn’t been to Salem before, they recognized names of towns as they traveled along the way getting here. The South African Longs were on their way from Washington, D.C., to visit Salem residents Bill and June Long – no relation – whom they... »
South Africans visit Salem families
SALEM – Even though South Africa residents Trevor and Denise Long hadn’t been to Salem before, they recognized names of towns as they traveled along the way getting here. The South African Longs were on their way from Washington, D.C., to visit Salem residents Bill and June Long – no relation – whom they... »
FEATURES, The Fincastle Herald 
Olivia Eubank got permission from her doctor to remove the facemask for a few minutes Friday afternoon to have her picture taken. The photos got snapped, then the mask was back on. It didn’t slow her down, though. She was as busy as any 5-year-old— checking out a stranger, picking at her dad, seeing... »
Moose lends support to ‘little one;’ latest effort raises $9,716 for 5-year-old fighting FA
Olivia Eubank got permission from her doctor to remove the facemask for a few minutes Friday afternoon to have her picture taken. The photos got snapped, then the mask was back on. It didn’t slow her down, though. She was as busy as any 5-year-old— checking out a stranger, picking at her dad, seeing... »
FEATURES, Profile 2013, Salem Times Register 
Glenvar: The name is affixed to the well-known West Roanoke County community; it’s seen on signs for businesses and the library now under construction; it’s worn by teenagers on green and yellow hoodies. But where, one might ask, did the name Glenvar originate? A recently discovered mention in an ancient newspaper sheds new light... »
How did Glenvar really get its name?
Glenvar: The name is affixed to the well-known West Roanoke County community; it’s seen on signs for businesses and the library now under construction; it’s worn by teenagers on green and yellow hoodies. But where, one might ask, did the name Glenvar originate? A recently discovered mention in an ancient newspaper sheds new light... »
FEATURES, The New Castle Record 
CRAIG COUNTY – The Field of Dreams athletic complex is a step closer to being ready for Craig County kids to play on this summer, after the Foundation for Roanoke Valley awarded a $19,850 grant. The grant from the Community Catalyst Fund is to be used to purchase materials needed and to build and... »
Foundation awards $19,000 grant for Field of Dreams
CRAIG COUNTY – The Field of Dreams athletic complex is a step closer to being ready for Craig County kids to play on this summer, after the Foundation for Roanoke Valley awarded a $19,850 grant. The grant from the Community Catalyst Fund is to be used to purchase materials needed and to build and... »
FEATURES, Profile 2013, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – For at least five years, Naomi Buchanan couldn’t bend over to pick flowers from her garden, pet the cats she feeds since her neighbor died, or take walks with her daughter. South Salem resident Buchanan has osteoporosis, a degenerative thinning of the bones that make her susceptible to stress fractures in her... »
Cemented back
SALEM – For at least five years, Naomi Buchanan couldn’t bend over to pick flowers from her garden, pet the cats she feeds since her neighbor died, or take walks with her daughter. South Salem resident Buchanan has osteoporosis, a degenerative thinning of the bones that make her susceptible to stress fractures in her... »
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